.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } The Blues' Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'The Blues' Description A stunning conifer featuring cascading, silvery-blue needles that create a graceful, weeping form. The dense branches add texture and color year-round, making it an eye-catching focal point in any landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for specimen planting, accent features, or as part of a decorative shrub border. Perfect for landscape accents, formal gardens, or as a container plant on patios and terraces. Plant Details Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'The Blues' Common Name: The Blues' Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-8 ft tall with a spread of 4-6 ft, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles Bloom Time: Does not produce showy flowers Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Deciduous trees, perennials, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Space adequately to accommodate growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, acidic to neutral soils. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring. Winter Care: Benefits from mulching and protection in severe cold zones. Planting Depth: Plant so that the root collar is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer. Special Care: Watch for pests such as spruce beetles and treat accordingly.
